Press Releases

Minister for Africa offers condolences following Ghana fire

James Duddridge sends his thoughts to the people of Ghana following a fatal fire in Accra

Knighthood conferred on Richard Snowden

The Queen has been pleased to approve that the honour of Knighthood be conferred upon Mr Justice Richard Andrew Snowden QC.

Privy Council appointment: James Brokenshire MP

James Brokenshire MP has been appointed to the Privy Council.

Tax credits error and fraud reduced to an all-time low

Error and fraud in the tax credits system has been reduced to its lowest level since tax credits were introduced in 2003.

International Chemical Weapons Demilitarisation Conference

Dstl hosts 18th Chemical Weapons Demilitarisation Conference, London, 3 - 5 June 2015

CMA invites comments on Greene King pub sales

The CMA has opened a consultation on proposals offered by Greene King to address competition concerns relating to its purchase of another pub group.

CMA refers three children’s online games to the ASA

The CMA has referred 3 online games to the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) to consider whether to launch investigations.

ILF launches its publication ‘twenty-seven’

Over the past 27 years the Independent Living Fund (ILF) has provided support to over 46,000 disabled people.

First report published from HS2 Residents’ Commissioner

The first in a series of regular progress reports from the HS2 Residents’ Commissioner has been published

Reducing high smoking rates among patients in mental health units

New guidance highlights case studies of successful implementation of NICE guidance and the benefits for patients and staff.